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Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

This hostel is located in the heart of Cologne’s trendy Belgian Quarter, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Embankment. Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft offers free Wi-Fi and design interiors.

Á
Ágnes
From
Hungary
This was one of my best Hostel experiences, if not the best. The hostel is in a vivacious neighborhood, with shops, cafes, restos nearby, plus a wonderful city park with lots of green. The staff is extremely kind and competent. I stayed in the ballet room, which was my secret wish before check-in. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable and big. All other guests were respectful, which not only meant the maximum silence possible in the room but also that we left the bathroom clean. All in all, highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,028 reviews
Price from
US$90.49
1 night, 2 adults

Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel

Ehrenfeld, Cologne

The Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel lies in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne, just a 12-minute underground ride from Cologne Cathedral. It offers simple rooms, free Wi-Fi and a modern café.

M
Mohammad Saeed
From
United Arab Emirates
Staff hospitality and communication Cleanliness Pantry/ Kitchen Location proximity Price Convenience stores, a big park, mosque, and fuel station at 2 mins walking distance from location Super clean room and comfy beds 100% highly recommended and anyone booking wont be disappointed. Thank you staff for your hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews
Price from
US$117.47
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Riehl, Cologne

This youth hostel is located in the Riehl district of Cologne, just 3 km from the Old Town district. It offers budget rooms, free parking spaces, and a 24-hour reception.

H
Hrafnhildur Ýr
From
Germany
Room was super large, it was very modern, comfortable bed, a closet with a safe that you can lock and also the closet you can lock. The bathroom was decent size, with toiletries and breakfast was exceptional. We were there during Carnival which meant the hotel was full and there was a party downstairs, but it did not bother us in any way when we were in the room to sleep. All is very soundproof.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,484 reviews
Price from
US$144.55
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz

Deutz, Cologne

Just 900 metres from the Cologne Exhibition Centre, this modern city hostel is an ideal base for visitors to the Rhine metropolis and the Rhineland region.

A
Ariadna
From
Spain
perfect location next to the train station, 10 monita away from lanxess arena and 10 monita as well from the cathedral, friendly staff, cleanliness, lockers for luggage available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,697 reviews
Price from
US$144.30
1 night, 2 adults

Station - Hostel for Backpackers

Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

Just 150 metres from Cologne Central Station, this hostel offers bright, clean rooms and free Wi-Fi internet in public areas.

M
Martin
From
Colombia
Excelent location near de banhof
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,711 reviews
Price from
US$88.05
1 night, 2 adults

Max Hostel

Bonn (Near Cologne)

Max Hostel is situated in Bonn, 200 metres from AnBau 35. Free WiFi is provided. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. There is a shared kitchen at the property.

V
Veselin
From
Bulgaria
The place is a nice location for easy navigating in the town. The hostel is worth it, the staff are good and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 680 reviews
Price from
US$75.42
1 night, 2 adults

404-Hostel

Nippes, Cologne

404-Hostel in Cologne provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace.

s
steve
From
India
extremely useful for overnight stays. A bed in 4 shared rooms is available here at the price of a bed in 8 shared room. Close to Ubahn Station. Nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 646 reviews

Black Sheep

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

Featuring free WiFi and lockers in the rooms, Black Sheep is centrally located in Cologne. Köln Süd Railway Station is just 500 metres from the hostel.

S
SEAN
From
Germany
Very complete and comfortable hostel. Individual rooms for each group with a shared bathroom, toilet and kitchen. The price was very worth it. Check in and check out just involved collecting and leaving your keys. The kitchen was also very complete. The location was near Barbarossaplatz which has a train directly to the city centre. There's also a Rewe nearby which helps if you're looking to cook.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 760 reviews

Kölnotel Hostel, Apart & Suite

Ehrenfeld, Cologne

Directly opposite underground trains and trams, this hotel lies in the lively Ehrenfeld district of Cologne. It offers rental bicycles and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Hostel 45

Bonn (Near Cologne)

Situated in Bonn, within 500 metres of Bonner Kuenstlerhaus and 700 metres of Opera Bonn, Hostel 45 features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

R
Rostislav
From
Czech Republic
It was great short stay, I wanted to get out of the Cologne for their party weekend, and I could not have chosen better.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,042 reviews
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Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

This hostel is located in the heart of Cologne’s trendy Belgian Quarter, 2 km from Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine Embankment. Hostel die Wohngemeinschaft offers free Wi-Fi and design interiors.

Á
Ágnes
From
Hungary
This was one of my best Hostel experiences, if not the best. The hostel is in a vivacious neighborhood, with shops, cafes, restos nearby, plus a wonderful city park with lots of green. The staff is extremely kind and competent. I stayed in the ballet room, which was my secret wish before check-in. The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable and big. All other guests were respectful, which not only meant the maximum silence possible in the room but also that we left the bathroom clean. All in all, highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,028 reviews
Price from
US$90.49
1 night, 2 adults

Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel

Ehrenfeld, Cologne

The Weltempfänger Backpacker Hostel lies in the Ehrenfeld district of Cologne, just a 12-minute underground ride from Cologne Cathedral. It offers simple rooms, free Wi-Fi and a modern café.

M
Mohammad Saeed
From
United Arab Emirates
Staff hospitality and communication Cleanliness Pantry/ Kitchen Location proximity Price Convenience stores, a big park, mosque, and fuel station at 2 mins walking distance from location Super clean room and comfy beds 100% highly recommended and anyone booking wont be disappointed. Thank you staff for your hospitality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews
Price from
US$117.47
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge City-Hostel Köln-Riehl

Riehl, Cologne

This youth hostel is located in the Riehl district of Cologne, just 3 km from the Old Town district. It offers budget rooms, free parking spaces, and a 24-hour reception.

H
Hrafnhildur Ýr
From
Germany
Room was super large, it was very modern, comfortable bed, a closet with a safe that you can lock and also the closet you can lock. The bathroom was decent size, with toiletries and breakfast was exceptional. We were there during Carnival which meant the hotel was full and there was a party downstairs, but it did not bother us in any way when we were in the room to sleep. All is very soundproof.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,484 reviews
Price from
US$144.55
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge Köln-Deutz

Deutz, Cologne

Just 900 metres from the Cologne Exhibition Centre, this modern city hostel is an ideal base for visitors to the Rhine metropolis and the Rhineland region.

A
Ariadna
From
Spain
perfect location next to the train station, 10 monita away from lanxess arena and 10 monita as well from the cathedral, friendly staff, cleanliness, lockers for luggage available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,697 reviews
Price from
US$144.30
1 night, 2 adults

Station - Hostel for Backpackers

Altstadt-Nord, Cologne

Just 150 metres from Cologne Central Station, this hostel offers bright, clean rooms and free Wi-Fi internet in public areas.

M
Martin
From
Colombia
Excelent location near de banhof
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,711 reviews
Price from
US$88.05
1 night, 2 adults

Max Hostel

Bonn (Near Cologne)

Max Hostel is situated in Bonn, 200 metres from AnBau 35. Free WiFi is provided. The rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. There is a shared kitchen at the property.

V
Veselin
From
Bulgaria
The place is a nice location for easy navigating in the town. The hostel is worth it, the staff are good and professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 680 reviews
Price from
US$75.42
1 night, 2 adults

404-Hostel

Nippes, Cologne

404-Hostel in Cologne provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace.

s
steve
From
India
extremely useful for overnight stays. A bed in 4 shared rooms is available here at the price of a bed in 8 shared room. Close to Ubahn Station. Nice staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 646 reviews

Black Sheep

Neustadt-Süd, Cologne

Featuring free WiFi and lockers in the rooms, Black Sheep is centrally located in Cologne. Köln Süd Railway Station is just 500 metres from the hostel.

S
SEAN
From
Germany
Very complete and comfortable hostel. Individual rooms for each group with a shared bathroom, toilet and kitchen. The price was very worth it. Check in and check out just involved collecting and leaving your keys. The kitchen was also very complete. The location was near Barbarossaplatz which has a train directly to the city centre. There's also a Rewe nearby which helps if you're looking to cook.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 760 reviews

Kölnotel Hostel, Apart & Suite

Ehrenfeld, Cologne

Directly opposite underground trains and trams, this hotel lies in the lively Ehrenfeld district of Cologne. It offers rental bicycles and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews

Hostel 45

Bonn (Near Cologne)

Situated in Bonn, within 500 metres of Bonner Kuenstlerhaus and 700 metres of Opera Bonn, Hostel 45 features accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property.

R
Rostislav
From
Czech Republic
It was great short stay, I wanted to get out of the Cologne for their party weekend, and I could not have chosen better.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,042 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,484 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,698 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,028 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,711 reviews

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Avg. price/night: US$75.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,028 reviews
Big and confortable bed with curtain, shelf and a socket to charge devices. Also big lockers in the room and helpful staff. It was also no problem with check in at night. Although it was not the cheapest, but for this quality it was still a good price. One of the best hostels I have ever been to. :)
Guest review by
Jakab
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$151.52
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,698 reviews
Great staff, great location, massive rooms. Probably the best hostel I have ever stayed in.
Guest review by
Senthilnathan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$75.79
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,028 reviews
I stayed in the 4-bed female dormitory. The bed was super comfy, the bulk has curtains to offer privacy. Each guest has a spacius locker to use, you don'y need to use your own padlock. Bathrooms and common areas are very clean. Complimentary tea and coffee. Helpful and friendly staff. The hostel is easy to reach by public transportation. It's located closed to downtown. I felt safe.
Guest review by
Moonsun
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$168.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,484 reviews
the price is so cheap and all the property are not disappointing, clean and friendly. one of the best Hostel, that i have ever stayed in
Guest review by
Wulandari
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$104.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,424 reviews
The hostel is just in front of the subway station. It was reasonably clean and offered a minimum for a cheap stay over. It will provide the essencial if you need just a place to sleep.
Guest review by
Aline
Solo traveller